Question

contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the peninsular plateau

Answer 1

Parallel mountain ranges are formed in the Himalayan region.

5. These mountain are the loftiest mountains system of the world with the highest mountain peak Mt. Everest 8848 metres above sea level.

6. These mountains extended in an Arc.

7. Deep gorges and U shaped valleys are formed.

8. These have been formed out of Tethys sea in Mesozoic period (276 million years ago).



INDIAN PENINSULAR PLATEAU:

1. The Indian plateau is an ancient crystalline tableland.

2. This plateau has been formed as a horst.

3. The plateau is old and well dissected.

4. Rift valleys are formed due to faulting.

5. It is an old eroded crystal rock with the highest peak Anaimudi 2695 m above sea level.

6. This plateau is triangular in shape.

7. Narrow deep river valleys are formed on the plateau.

8. This plateau has been lifted out of the sea in the precambrian period (1600 million years ago).

Answer 2

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contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the peninsular plateau?

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Contrast the relief of Himalayan region and Peninsular Plateau

Geologically, the Peninsular Plateau constitutes one of the ancient landmasses on the earth’s surface. It was supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks. The Himalayas are the most recent landforms. From the viewpoint of geology, Himalayan mountains form an unstable zone. The whole mountain system of Himalaya represents a very youthful topography with high peaks, deep valleys and fast-flowing rivers. The northern plains are formed of alluvial deposits. The peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys.

Source: NCERT